If you’re just starting out as an artist then it’s important to put yourself out there and try to get recognised for your work. If you’re a professional artist it’s a good idea to put out more information about yourself so buyers can find out about the artist behind the piece. Art2Arts is a great example of how the art community can come together to create a bustling marketplace where buyers and collectors can read about the artist before buying one of their pieces. A personal biography is an extremely useful tool for an artist but it can often be hard deciding on what to include and how to write it. Here are a few tips that will help if you’re trying to write an effective bio.

Keep it concise

A bio is very important when it comes to expressing yourself, your influences and what you have to offer to the world of art but it’s important not to make it too long. A bio should be short and concise, with just the key information that you want to include. It’s good to outline your background but you don’t need to give a full recollection of your entire artistic life. Similarly, you don’t need to list every single artist, painting, place or thought that has ever inspired you.

Key points

It can be hard deciding on what to include in your bio, especially if you’ve never written one before. As an artist it’s important for people and potential buyers to find out more about your style so be sure to talk about how you define your artistic style. People love to find out more about the person behind the art so give a brief outline of your background and how you got interested in art. Outlining a few of your influences is also a good for giving people a better idea of how you developed your style and techniques.

Be proud

There’s nothing wrong with being proud of your artistic achievements so if you have any accolades worth mentioning then don’t be afraid to. If you’ve sold a lot of art, been featured in museums or won any kind of award then be sure to include that in your bio so people can see that you’re an established artist.

Maintenance

This isn’t necessarily specific to an artist’s bio but it’s just as important as any of the other steps. Make sure your bio is well structured, legible and free from spelling or grammar mistakes. This will maintain a sense of professionalism and ensure that buyers can understand your bio. It’s also important to maintain your bio by regularly updating it with new information and recent accolades.

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